New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Stock indices in India continued to remain in red throughout Thursday's session. Sensex closed at 81,263.84 points, down 262.30 points or 0.32 per cent, while Nifty closed at 24,538.85 points, down 102.95 points or 0.42 per cent. Indian stock markets opened flat as consolidation continued. "The market continued to remain range-bound ahead of domestic CPI data and a weakening rupee. Though inflation is anticipated to drop, investors are maintaining a close...Read More
HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Dec, 2024) In preparation for the upcoming National Polio Eradication Campaign, a key meeting and awareness walk were organized in Matiari district. A meeting, chaired by the Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Yousif Shaikh in this regard, took place at the Deputy Commissioner Secretariat on Thursday. Attended by District Health Officer (DHO) Pir Ghulam Hussain, SSP Faisal Bashir Memon and officials from various departments, including education, soci...Read More
New Delhi, December 12: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party have issued a 'three line whip' notice for all its Lok Sabha members of parliament (MPs), to be present in the lower house on December 13 and 14 during the scheduled debate on the Constitution of India. "All BJP members in Lok Sabha are hereby informed that the 75th Anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India will be taken up in the Lok Sabha on Friday, the 13th of December and Saturday, the 14th of Dec...Read More
New Delhi: Indian musician and composer Palash Muchhal shared a picture of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana on his Instagram stories after she scored her ninth ODI century. Mandhana reached this milestone during the third and final ODI against Australia Women on Wednesday, December 11, in Perth. The 28-year-old cricketer made 105 runs from 109 deliveries, striking 14 fours and one six. This century marked Mandhana's fourth in 2024, making her the first female cricketer to hit four ODI centuries...Read More
Kochi: The High Court has directed the Kerala state government to convince the central government that the state deserves more assistance for the Wayanad landslide disaster. The division bench also expressed its readiness to mediate between the central and state governments in this regard. According to the latest figures, the state disaster relief fund holds around Rs 700 crore, but only Rs 61 crore is available for expenditure, as reported by the amicus curiae. Kerala: Court orders inclusion o...Read More
Puri: Many travelers passing through Odisha wish to have a darshan of Lord Jagannath but are often unable to do so due to time constraints and other commitments. Hence, if 'Abadha' the holy offering of Srimandira would be made available at the major Railway Stations in Odisha, these devotees can still partake in the spiritual experience and take the holy offerings to their homes. Keeping this idea in mind Puri MP Sambit Patra put a proposal in the Parliament recently. He wanted the Union Railwa...Read More
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has acknowledged the ongoing crisis in the state as "chronic and fragile," emphasizing that finding a permanent solution requires time. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has acknowledged the ongoing crisis in the state as "chronic and fragile," emphasizing that finding a permanent solution requires time. Speaking at an event, he highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Centre and the state to restore peace. However, he cautioned that the complexity...Read More
Belagavi, Dec 12 (UNI) The Karnataka BJP on Thursday accused the Congress state government of secretly relocating protesters injured during a lathi charge to prevent opposition leaders from meeting them. Speaking to reporters here, Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka said BJP leaders had planned to visit the injured protesters in hospital. However, the victims were moved to an undisclosed location. "This government is acting like Hitler by not allowing us to meet the injured. We don't even know ...Read More
Mumbai: A tragic bus accident in Mumbai's Kurla area on Monday night resulted in seven deaths and left 42 others injured. Disturbing CCTV footage from inside the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) electric bus has surfaced, showing chaotic scenes as the driver, Sanjay More, attempted to flee after the vehicle veered out of control. Notably, earlier a preliminary report from the Regional Transport Office (RTO) confirmed that there was no technical fault with the bus, suggesting th...Read More
The narcotic was reportedly transported by train in three trolley bags each containing 12-kg packets tightly sealed with tape to avoid detection by smell In a major haul, the Excise department reportedly seized 36 kg of ganja and arrested four persons from a taxi stand near the Ernakulam North railway station in the early hours of Wednesday (December 11). All four accused are reportedly from West Bengal. The seizure followed a tip-off to Ernakulam Deputy Excise Commissioner T.M. Maju. They all...Read More
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, which replaces the 90-year-old Aircraft Act, was cleared by the Parliament earlier this month. The bill that seeks to facilitate the designing and manufacturing of aircraft in India has received assent from President Droupadi Murmu. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, which replaces the 90-year-old Aircraft Act, was cleared by the Parliament earlier this month. According to a notification dated December 11, the bill has received the President's assent. Advertiseme...Read More
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted Vice President Dhankhar's impartiality and professionalism, lauding his achievements. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly criticised the opposition INDIA bloc's move to submit a notice for the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday, calling the action "extremely regrettable". Speaking to reporters in the capital, Rijiju expressed confidence that the notice would be rejected by the Rajya Sabha, asserting tha...Read More
The beggar also owns two shops in Thane and earns a rental of Rs 30,000 from it. (Representational image) A man in Mumbai has been touted as the richest beggar in the world after it came to light that he amassed a wealth of Rs 7.5 crore and two flats worth Rs 1.5 crore only by begging. Bharat Jain also owns a stationery store that supplements his income and although his family does not approve of him begging, Jain is determined to continue. "I enjoy begging, and I don't want to give it up," he...Read More
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched "Jankalyan Parv" and "Mukhyamantri Jankalyan Abhiyan" to mark his government's one-year anniversary. These initiatives aim to showcase development projects and connect eligible individuals with welfare schemes. Yadav also disbursed funds to beneficiaries of various programs and honored participants in a record-breaking Gita recitation event.As the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh completes one year in office, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednes...Read More
Yuvraj Singh's father, Yograj, has often accused MS Dhoni of harming Yuvraj's career, claiming his decisions cut it short. While Yograj's allegations made headlines, Dhoni stayed silent, and Yuvraj maintained a balanced view on their bond. When discussing drama within the Indian cricket team, several instances come to mind, such as the alleged Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma rift or the juniors vs seniors dynamic in the squad. However, one that stands out is the one-sided war of words between Yuvra...Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru and surrounding districts, predicting moderate to heavy rainfall over the next four days from Thursday. The alert came just a week after rainfall due to cyclone Fengal affected the region. The weather system responsible for the rains is a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, bringing moisture-laden winds to the state. Districts including Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Chitradurga, Kolar, a...Read More
Inflows into corporate bond funds have risen to multi-year highs in recent months with the risk-reward dynamics of AAA-rated corporate bonds improving significantly vis-a-vis government securities (g-secs), especially in the near term. The inflows into corporate bond funds jumped sharply in September 2024 to a multi-year high of Rs 5,039 crore. Investors poured in another Rs 4,644 crore in October. Including around Rs 2,200 crore estimated inflows in November, the three month tally rises to Rs ...Read More
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are set to hold debates of the Constituent Assembly in the coming days. According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the discussion in the Lok Sabha on 14th December. In the Rajya Sabha, the debate will take place on 15th and 16th December, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President J.P. Nadda, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expected to participate. This comes as the Opposition is planning to introduce a no-confidence motion in Rajya ...Read More
Production on the film Barroz began in March 2021 and the unit was shot in Kochi, Gao, Bangkok and Chennai, among other places. Mohanlal has been grabbing headlines since he announced his directorial debut with Barroz. Well, the film's trailer has already been released but today there was a launch event in Mumbai city. Akshay Kumar was spotted at the event. Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar posed for the camera and shared a fun chat. The video is going viral. In the video, shared by Snehzala, we can s...Read More
Apart from Ajay Devgn, Rasha and Amaan, the film also stars Diana Penty. Azaad is directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani is all set to make her acting debut with Azaad co starring Aaman Devgan. They both will be seen in Azaad and the film will be released next year on 17 January. Ahead of the release, the makers shared the first song Birangay. Ajay Devgn also shared the teaser on his social handle. Taking to his Instagram stories, Ajay Devgn shared the teaser and ...Read More
Hyderabad: The Telangana government will introduce a facial recognition-based attendance system at the State Secretariat starting December 12. A total of 60 devices will be installed on each floor near every lift and at the entrance of each department housed in the building. Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari issued official orders mandating the new system's implementation. According to the directive, the system will apply to all officers and staff working across various departments within the Secre...Read More
SC bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B. Varale noted that the permanent alimony amount should be decided in such a manner that it does not penalise the husband but ensures a decent standard of living for the wife. Even as the outrage over the death of Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru-based techie who died by suicide continues, the Supreme Court has issued an 8-point guideline on how the permanent alimony amount should be calculated in divorce cases. The SC bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Pr...Read More
KALYAN: After 48 years, the Kalyan civil court Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by a Muslim trust claiming ownership of an idgah (prayer space) inside the historical Durgadi Fort in Kalyan and ruled in favour of the state govt. Civil judge senior division A S Lanjewar said it is determined that the trust's claim was invalid as it failed to file the lawsuit within the three-year window after the alleged dispossession, which is required by the Limitation Act. The suit was subsequently deemed barred...Read More
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Monday that Reliance Industries will dispatch a team to evaluate investment opportunities in the northeastern state. Speaking at a party program in Khumulwng, Sepahijala district, the CM shared that he recently met Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai to discuss potential areas for investment in Tripura. "I invited him to join the state's journey for development. In Tripura, there is a possibility of tourism. Besides, the northeast...Read More
SWITCH Mobility launched two new electric city buses, the EiV12 for India and the E1 for Europe. The EiV12 boasts a scalable battery capacity exceeding 400 kWh, while both models share a common design. The company has already secured 1,800 orders and anticipates significant growth in the Indian electric bus market.SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a subsidiary of heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland, on Wednesday launched two low-floor electric city buses-EiV12 and E1-equipped with chassis-mou...Read More
Veteran actor and former Rajya Sabha member Manchu Mohan Babu was admitted to the emergency department of Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Monday (December 10, 2024) night. He was brought in with complaints of diffuse body pain, anxiety, and a history of loss of consciousness. Hours earlier, Mr. Mohan Babu was caught in a fracas when journalists tried to speak to him and one of the journalists suffered injuries. The actor was summoned by the Rachakonda commissioner for posing t...Read More
Ranveer's mother made a sweet gesture for her granddaughter Dua Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, is one blessed child. The three-month-old kid is being showered with immense love from both sides of her grandparents. The li'l one who returned to Mumbai after spending some time with her maternal grandparents in Bengaluru had one surprise in store on her third month birthday. Dua completed three months on December 8, and her dadi, dad Ranveer Singh's mother, Anj...Read More
CLAT 2025 Result: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLU) has released the results of the CLAT 2025 exam on the official website of the consortium at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Shantanu Dwivedi of Lucknow has secured All India 8th rank in CLAT 2025 and is the topper of Uttar Pradesh. A student of City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow, he is set to appear for the 12th board examination in 2025. It was in class 10 that Shantanu had decided he wanted to make a career in law. Thereafter, he ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): India's hospitality sector is gearing up for a significant expansion in its listed universe, with four new players set to debut on the stock market. According to Jefferies report, Schloss Bangalore (Leela), Ventive Hospitality, and Brigade Hotels are collectively aiming to raise approximately Rs80 billion through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Additionally, ITC Hotels is preparing for a demerger in Q4 FY25, further diversifying the sector's public repres...Read More
Rajkot: A major fire broke out in the production unit of Gopal Snacks Limited at the Metoda GIDC estate in Lodhika taluka at about 2pm on Wednesday. At the time of going to press, three persons had suffered serious injuries and were taken to a private hospital in Metoda. Those with less severe injuries were treated at the spot. Emergency services personnel said they anticipate that the fire would be doused by late Wednesday night. Initial reports suggest that panic after the fire began had led...Read More